4. He chose Jacob for himself,the people of Israel for his own.
5. I know that our Lord is great,greater than all the gods.
6. He does whatever he wishesin heaven and on earth,in the seas and in the depths below.
7. He brings storm clouds from the ends of the earth;he makes lightning for the storms,and he brings out the wind from his storeroom.
8. In Egypt he killed all the firstbornof people and animals alike.